William Bellis Packer, father of P. Hall Packer of Seabright, died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac P. Mannon of Long Branch City, aged 83 years. Death was due to a general wearing out of his vital powers. He was born at Neshanic, in Somerset county, and was for many years engaged extensively in farming and peach growing in that section. He was freeholder of Somerset county for several years. For over 65 years he had been a member of the Reformed church. His wife died 23 years ago and he had since made his home with his children. Besides the son and daughter mentioned above he leaves two sons, Judge Jacob J. Packer and Ezekiel Packer of Newark.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, Mar 20, 1901

Some additional excellent resources for your research are:

• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

• Calendar of New Jersey Wills, 1670-1760 - Ancestry.com

• Interment.net - NJ ~ New Jersey Cemetery Transcriptions on the net.

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